As romantic as Keira Knightley or a retro icon like Diane Kruger, trusting of Alexa Chung's tailored look or in the mood to vamp it up a la Kristen Stewart, whichever tribe you're in take a look at our Party Tribes guide to find out how to style your party look to perfection this season...
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1. Party Tribes
Party season is upon as and that means only one thing for us girls - it's shopping time! Whether you want to ditch your trusty dress in favour of tailoring, try out a more vampy style or go for a retro chic look, we show you how to work some of the season’s hottest trends so that you look party perfect…
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2. Romantic - Party Tribes
Romantic
Your inspiration: Keira Knightley, Emma Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker
Frivolous ruffles, layers of lace and frou frou feathers will capture the style of the modern girlie-girl. While candy colours may seem a little prima ballerina, bold accessories à la Emma Stone will give your look a modern edge.
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3. Romantic - Party Tribes
Romantic
Key shapes: A nipped in waist will offer the most feminine shapes and a bow will add extra girlie detailing.
Find yours…
High end: Marchesa, Valentino, Elie Saab
High street: Dorothy Perkins, Oasis, Monsoon
Notte by Marchesa Ruffled Tulle Dress, £480, Net-A-Porter
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4. Romantic - Party Tribes
Romantic
Accessory hero: Juxtapose a busy dress with a structured box clutch. If you feel like going all-out then get yours with a bit of glitz.
Alexon Black Pleat Box Bag, £30, House of Fraser
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5. Tailoring - Party Tribes
Tailoring
Your inspiration: Alexa Chung, Amber Heard, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Evan Rachel Wood
Tailoring is becoming quite the red carpet favourite and with flattering shapes, uber-cool colours and fun ways to dress it up, it can be your party favourite, too. With cute cropped trews take Alexa Chung’s cue and choose flats, but for any longer length, heels are a must.
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6. Tailoring - Party Tribes
Tailoring
Key shapes: Work a boyfriend style blazer over cropped cigarette pants for an uber-chic silhouette.
Find yours…
High end: Stella McCartney, Jason Wu, The Row, Paul Smith
High street: Zara, Cos, Warehouse
Satin Studio Blazer, £99.99, Zara
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7. Tailoring - Party Tribes
Tailoring
Accessory hero: Give your look a feminine touch with an oversize clutch that’s perfect for keeping your party essentials safe.
Oversized Postman’s Lock Clutch, £450, Mulberry
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8. The Retro Icon - Party Tribes
The Retro Icon
Your inspiration: Diane Kruger, Emma Roberts, Camilla Belle, Dita Von Teese
Vintage styling is having more than a moment and the AW11 catwalks recalled almost every decade, but the roaring 20s, fab 40s and swinging 60s were key. Keep your eyes peeled for flapper-esque drop waists and beading, 40s-style crepe dresses like Diane Kruger’s divine Miu Miu number and Peter Pan collars to get your groove on.
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9. The Retro Icon - Party Tribes
The Retro Icon
Key shapes: Think shift shapes in block colour or geometric pattern for 60s appeal.
Find yours…
High end: Gucci, Miu Miu, Prada, Marc Jacobs
High street: Jigsaw, H&M, Beyond Retro, Hobbs
Tory Burch Denise Embroidered Wool-Blend Dress, £450, Net-A-Porter
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10. The Retro Icon - Party Tribes
The Retro Icon
Accessory hero: Whichever era you’ve gone for, add some sparkle to the mix with glitzy heels.
Glitter Court, £14, Matalan
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11. Less Is More - Party Tribes
Less Is More
Your inspiration: Lara Stone, Freida Pinto, Victoria Beckham, Kate Bosworth
Just because it’s the party season doesn’t mean you have to make a song and dance about your dress, sometimes a simple style is the key to the most successful outfit. Clean lines, block colour and great shoes are all you need.
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12. Less Is More - Party Tribes
Less Is More
Key shapes: Opt for a dress with a bit more structure to the fabric so that a chic shape is maintained.
Find yours…
High end: Calvin Klein Collection, Victoria Beckham, Jil Sander, Joseph
High street: Mango, River Island, Jaeger
Straight-Cut Dress, £44.90, Mango
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13. Less Is More - Party Tribes
Less Is More
Accessory hero: A simple dress gives you free reign on your feet! Go big, bold and brilliant.
By Larin Block Colour Platform Shoes, £220, My Wardrobe
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14. The Vamp - Party Tribes
The Vamp
Your inspiration: Sienna Miller, Kristen Stewart, Kate Moss
Turn temptress in layers of black lace or work a tactile twist into the mix with embellishment, velvet, leather or fringing. If you're not quite ready to go all-out vamp, make like Sienna Miller and pick out elements of the style in a LBD.
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15. The Vamp - Party Tribes
The Vamp
Key shapes: Longer lengths make for a more dramatic entrance, but a shorter hemline is more party-ready.
Find yours…
High end: Dolce & Gabbana, John Rocha, Felder Felder, Louis Vuitton
High street: Miss Selfridge, Topshop, Asos
Black Embellished Dress, £85, Miss Selfridge
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16. The Vamp - Party Tribes
The Vamp
Accessory hero: Daring statement jewels will give your outfit instant fierce-factor.
Anton Heunis Crystal Drop Chain Earrings, £113, My Wardrobe
Party Tribes
Party season is upon as and that means only one thing for us girls - it's shopping time! Whether you want to ditch your trusty dress in favour of tailoring, try out a more vampy style or go for a retro chic look, we show you how to work some of the season’s hottest trends so that you look party perfect…